Electrical Engineer

Job Description: Electrical Engineer

team members and cross-functional partners to execute lab tests, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve testing processes, methods, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day high voltage laboratory testing activities and ongoing engineering projects.

• Assist in the design, testing, and validation of electrical circuits and systems.

• Conduct electrical and high voltage testing, collect data, analyze results, and document findings in a clear and organized manner.

• Help develop, refine, and maintain laboratory procedures, test methods, and technical documentation.

• Troubleshoot and assist in diagnosing issues with electrical systems, circuits, fuses, isolators, protection circuits, and test setups.

• Support lab maintenance activities, including calibration and upkeep of oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing testing methods, lab efficiency, and system reliability.

• Partner with cross-functional teams in engineering, quality, and manufacturing to support testing needs and resolve technical issues.

• Maintain strong attention to detail in all testing activities, documentation, and technical reporting.

• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret test data, identify trends, and recommend design or process improvements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• At least 2 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on circuit design and data acquisition.

• Hands-on experience working in a laboratory environment, preferably in a high voltage lab.

• Strong practical skills using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electrical lab equipment.

• Experience in circuit design, electrical testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and circuits.

• Experience in either power electronics or programming, with the ability to apply this knowledge to lab testing and system validation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for interpreting test data and resolving technical issues.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey technical information clearly to various stakeholders.

• High attention to detail and the ability to lead technical efforts within lab projects.

• Familiarity with test procedures, protection circuits, fuses, isolators, and high voltage electrical concepts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working specifically in high voltage testing environments.

• Experience in both power electronics and programming, with the ability to integrate these disciplines in test and validation work.

• Experience improving laboratory systems, processes, or automation to increase efficiency and reliability.

• Experience developing or optimizing test procedures and documentation for electrical and high voltage testing.

• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams in a lab setting.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute ideas for continuous improvement in testing methods and lab operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Prospect, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Prospect,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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